AFSCME Florida

We are AFSCME Florida

From the break of dawn on Miami’s shores to well after the sun sets across Pensacola’s beaches, the hardworking men and women of the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) make Florida happen. From Collier County to Clay County, the home of America’s first settlement in St. Augustine to mile marker zero in Key West, our members can be found providing the vital services to make the lives of citizens across the Sunshine State better through a shared commitment to public service. As Florida’s fastest growing union, we are a proud part of a national union that advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and opportunity for all working families.

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Polk County Public Schools support staff to see largest wage increase in recent years

WFTS Tampa Bay reports:

“As a bus driver these kids become your kids when they’re with you,” President of AFSCME Local 2227 James Hopson said.

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Public Service Spotlight: Charles Martin of FAMU

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Workers rally against the American Red Cross. Photo credit: Omar Tewfik

American Red Cross workers, including AFSCME members, rally for fair contract

American Red Cross (ARC) workers, including many AFSCME members, are rallying this week in cities nationwide to fight back against mistreatment from their employer and demand a fair contract.

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A Senator Who Always Goes the Extra Mile

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Child Tax Credit Calculator

AFSCME fought to pass the American Rescue Plan and it is already making a difference in the pandemic recovery effort. The child tax credit provides families with the largest tax credit in history. It not only increases the tax credit for families to $3,000 per child between 6-17 years old at the end of 2021 and $3,600 per child under 6 years old, it also allows half to be paid to families in advance through a monthly check or direct deposit. For more information about this relief provided by the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan, visit https://www.afscme.org/victory.

Tell your Representatives: Cosponsor the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act

We know that our communities are safer, healthier and stronger when public service workers – people like our nurses, paramedics, 911 operators, teachers and sanitation workers – have the freedom to join a union and speak up together for their communities. But in 25 states they lack the freedom to negotiate for better pay, benefits and working conditions.

Email your representative: Cosponsor the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act.

National AFSCME News

‘We will no longer tolerate a failed status quo’ on gun violence
AFSCME President Lee Saunders calls for urgent action to prevent gun violence in the wake of the Texas school shooting. — May 26
Historic union win for workers at one Missouri library system
Meet Missouri’s first active library union. Daniel Boone Regional Library Workers United was formed through AFSCME Council 61. — May 25
AFSCME members honor Mental Health Awareness Month, reflect on changing industry
We honor behavioral health care workers during National Mental Health Awareness Month. — May 24
Congress must act now to address nationwide infant formula shortage
AFSCME is pushing Congress to act now to end a nationwide infant formula shortage. — May 23
Local 126 members ratify first contract with L.A.’s Museum of Contemporary Art
Two years after forming their union, workers at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles have ratified their first contract. — May 20

THANK A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE TODAY.
WE MAKE FLORIDA HAPPEN.